ambassadorsatlarge
Syllables
am-bas-sa-dors-at-large
Pronunciation
/ˌæm.bæ.sə.dɚz æt ˈlɑːrdʒ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ambassador + s, at-large
The word 'ambassadors-at-large' is a compound noun with six syllables. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sa'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules, considering vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The hyphenated phrase 'at-large' is treated as a unit within the compound.
Definitions
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Diplomats who are not assigned to a specific embassy but travel widely to represent their country.
“The president dispatched several ambassadors-at-large to negotiate trade agreements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('sa'), secondary stress on 'dors' and 'large'. The stress pattern reflects the compound noun structure.
Syllables
am — Open syllable, initial syllable.. bas — Closed syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. dors — Closed syllable, contains r-colored vowel.. at — Open syllable, part of hyphenated phrase.. large — Closed syllable, final syllable of hyphenated phrase.
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- The hyphenated structure of 'at-large' requires consideration. The r-colored vowel /ɚ/ in 'dors' can influence pronunciation.
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